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COMPLEAT FEMALE STAGE BEAUTY to Play NCTC

This Spring at New Conservatory Theatre Center, it's the end of an era and a battle of the sexes, with the San Francisco Premiere of a sumptuous and wildly theatrical comedic drama, Compleat Female Stage Beauty by Jeffrey Hatcher, directed by Founder & Artistic Director Ed Decker.

STAGE TUBE: Young Love Grows in New Trailer for BEAUTIFUL THING UK Tour

Nikolai Foster's celebrated anniversary production of Jonathan Harvey's Beautiful Thing will return to the West End in 2015, playing a limited season at the Arts Theatre where it originally enjoyed sell-out success, from 3 June - 11 July. This London season will be part of an 18 week UK tour, opening in Canterbury last month, then visiting Birmingham, Manchester, Guildford, Nottingham, Northampton, Leicester, Cardiff and Brighton. Click below to watch a trailer for the show!

Jonathan Harvey's BEAUTIFUL THING to Return to West End, June

Nikolai Foster's celebrated anniversary production of Jonathan Harvey's Beautiful Thing will return to the West End in 2015, playing a limited season at the Arts Theatre where it originally enjoyed sell-out success, from 3 June - 11 July. This London season will be part of an 18 week UK tour, opening in Canterbury in March, then visiting Birmingham, Manchester, Guildford, Nottingham, Northampton, Leicester, Cardiff and Brighton.

Gerard McCarthy, Vanessa Babirye and More to Star in UK's BEAUTIFUL THING - Full Cast Announced!

Casting is now complete: best known as series regular 'Kris Fisher' in Channel 4's Hollyoaks most recently seen on screen in BBC2's The Fall, and on Netflix' epic Titanic: Blood and Steel, Gerard McCarthy will star as 'Tony'. Other theatrical credits include The Merry Wives of Windsor at the Globe, and Blue/Orange for ATG. Vanessa Babirye, recently seen on screen in BBC 2's Our Girl, and at the National Theatre in Romeo and Juliet will star as 'Leah'. Also joining the company will be Rob Ellis and Natalie Law.

BWW Recap: NEW GIRL, Mr. Telephone Man

There's the NEW GIRL I know and love. After a few lackluster episodes, they come firing back with this gem. Did it make you miss recording fun answering machine messages or was it just me? It's just not the same with voicemail.

BEAUTIFUL THING to Launch 2015 UK Tour in March

Nikolai Foster's celebrated anniversary production of Jonathan Harvey's Beautiful Thing returns in 2015 with a brand new cast for an 18 week UK tour, opening in Canterbury in March, then visiting Birmingham, Manchester, Nottingham, Leicester, Cardiff and Brighton, with further dates to be announced.

BEAUTIFUL THING Announces 18-Week UK Tour in 2015

Nikolai Foster's celebrated anniversary production of Jonathan Harvey's Beautiful Thing returns in 2015 with a brand new cast for an 18 week UK tour, opening in Canterbury in March, then visiting Birmingham, Manchester, Nottingham, Leicester, Cardiff and Brighton, with further dates to be announced.

13th Annual DIVAfest Returns to EXIT Theatre, Now thru 5/24

The 13th Annual DIVAfest, celebrating the work of women artists, fills EXIT Theatre in San Francisco for nearly a month, today, May 1 through 24, 2014. Begun in 2002 as a response to the lack of opportunities for female playwrights in the larger theater industry, DIVAfest has since produced over 60 new plays by women.

13th Annual DIVAfest Returns to EXIT Theatre, 5/1-24

The 13th Annual DIVAfest, celebrating the work of women artists, fills EXIT Theatre in San Francisco for nearly a month, May 1 through 24, 2014. Begun in 2002 as a response to the lack of opportunities for female playwrights in the larger theater industry, DIVAfest has since produced over 60 new plays by women.

LMN to Premiere New Original Movie HOUSE OF SECRETS, 1/1

Inspired by a true story, the LMN original movie “House of Secrets” tells the chilling story of a recently divorced woman who's life, unbeknownst to her, is being monitored by hidden cameras and listening devices. Bianca Lawson (“Pretty Little Liars,” “Teen Wolf”), Neil Jackson (“Make It or Break It”), Stephanie Jacobsen (“Melrose Place”), Brendan Fehr (“Roswell”) and Costas Mandylor (“Picket Fences”) star in the 2-hour thriller, which premieres Wednesday, January 1 at 8pm ET on LMN.

Photo Flash: Inside Gingold Theatrical Group's OTHERLAND Reading

On Monday, September 23, Gingold Theatrical Group's Project Shaw, under the leadership of Artistic Director David Staller, presented Otherland by David Cote, as a part of Shaw New York 2013, the annual Shaw-based festival in New York City, with events now through October 13 at The Pearl Theatre Company's 555 West 42nd Street home.

Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of Pearl Theatre Company's YOU NEVER CAN TELL

The Pearl Theatre Company kicks off its 30th anniversary season-the second season in its new home on West 42nd Street-with the first New York revival in 15 years of George Bernard Shaw's You Never Can Tell in a co-production with the Gingold Theatrical Group that is directed by David Staller. Running September 3-October 13, the show's sumptuous costumes, elegant settings and Shavian wit will raise a champagne toast to a year of celebration at The Pearl, where Shaw, following Shakespeare, has been the second most produced playwright in The Pearl's history. The production is also the centerpiece of the Shaw New York 2013 festival. Below, check out photos from opening night!

InDepth InterView: Sharon Leal Talks Upcoming Films, TV Series, Broadway, Hollywood, DREAMGIRLS & More

Today we are talking to a tremendously talented triple-threat star all about her many recent and upcoming endeavors, including the forthcoming feature films ADDICTED, 1982 and THE LAST LETTER, as well as the pilot for a new TV series, GUILTY, and, of course, her debut solo album project - the magnetic and beautiful Sharon Leal. In addition to discussing many aspects of her films to date and her starry assortment of co-stars and collaborators on them - Jennifer Hudson, Bill Condon, Bernie Mac, Samuel L. Jackson, Pam Grier, Chris Brown, McG and Cuba Gooding, Jr. included - Leal and I also discuss her theatrically-attuned work thus far in her career, having appeared on Broadway in RENT, as well as in starring in BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG CITY, regional work and in a prominent featured role as part of the big screen film adaptation of DREAMGIRLS. Plus, Leal recounts her fruitful artistic and romantic relationship with recent fellow InDepth InterView participant, choreographer/director Paul Becker, and also outlines her plans for the future, near and far, as she anticipates continuing work on her solo album project and promoting her many current projects while taking a temporary holiday break - all of that and much, much more awaits!

VIDEO: Samuel Jackson in Promo for Spike TV's VGA TEN

'VGA TEN' will air live on Friday, December 7 on Spike TV at 9:00 PM ET/6:00 PM PT, Simulcast on MTV2, MTV Tr3s, and Live Stream on Spike.com and GameTrailers.com. The network's tenth annual live televised event to celebrate the best in video games.

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